Spirit Mound Township near Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Daughters of the American Revolution Spirit Mound Monument
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1. Daughters of the American Revolution Spirit Mound Monument Marker
In 1921 the local DAR chapter had this boulder set atop Spirit Mound with a bronze plaque marking the Lewis & Clark site for posterity. Virgil McDonald, a resident of the farmhouse that stood on the northeastern slope, hauled the two ton monument to the summit with a team of horses.
It remained there unmolested for eighty years, until the plaque was stolen in 2001. The National Park Service duplicated the plaque and the monument was moved to this location in 2004.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 42° 52.145′ N, 96° 57.381′ W. Marker is near Vermillion, South Dakota, in Clay County. It is in Spirit Mound Township. Marker can be reached from State Highway 19 north of 312th Street, on the left when traveling north. Located along the trail at Spirit Mound Historic Prairie. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31148 SD-19, Vermillion SD 57069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spirit Mound Monument (here, next to this marker); Hill of Little Spirits (a few steps from this marker); Canotina Paha | Mountain of Little People (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit Mound (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Lewis and Clark to the Future
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2. Daughters of the American Revolution Spirit Mound Monument Marker
Spirit Mound can be seen in the background.
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3. Daughters of the American Revolution Spirit Mound Monument Marker
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4. Daughters of the American Revolution Spirit Mound Monument & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2023. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2023.
